Overview
- A two-star British officer is serving as deputy to the US commander at the Civil-Military Coordination Centre, with a small UK planning team embedded.
- The move followed a US request and marks a shift from last week’s statement that there were no plans to send UK troops.
- The CMCC will help monitor the truce and facilitate aid flows from Israel without deploying personnel inside Gaza, relying on remote surveillance.
- The US plans up to 200 personnel in Israel, and the emerging architecture is expected to draw contributions from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE alongside NGOs and private contractors.
- The ceasefire has been tested by reported violations and Israeli strikes in recent days, with Israel and Hamas disputing responsibility.